Former Jets quarterback Ainge arrested for DUI

Summary of 3 articles · Updated Jul 29, 2013

Ainge, via the Associated Press, was arrested Sunday for DUI. Former Jets quarterback Erik Ainge was arrested early Sunday morning for driving under the influence of alcohol in Tennessee. When we last heard from former Jets quarterback Eric Ainge, he was … (more)calling former teammate Mark Sanchez dumb. Ainge has a history of struggles with alcohol and drugs, and has openly discussed his addictions in the past. Police spokesman Darrell DeBusk said in a statement that the 27-year-old Ainge failed field sobriety tests and was charged with driving under the influence, violating the implied consent law and a roadway lane violation. He started 37 games between 2004 and 2007 at Tennessee and was a fifth-round draft selection by the Jets in 2008. The 27-year-old, who retired from the NFL in 2010 due to shoulder injuries, failed field sobriety tests administered by a Knoxville police officer.